Heal from unresolved Trauma...

By Psychologist Nicole LePera

A bad phase of someone's life might get over, but sometimes, certain incidents leave a permanent scar on a person's mind. That person doesn't just live with the trauma, but they undergoes changes both physically and mentally. Unresolved trauma can result in extraordinary stress, which can create a lot of problems for the person dealing with it. 

The worst part is that in severe cases, people develop a sense of insecurity, and then it becomes harder for them to lead a normal life. They face a major trust issues and start preferring isolation - which is not a great idea when it comes to mental well - being. 

When years of unresolved trauma accumulates, we often submit to it and let it change us - making us unhappy, and taking away the peace of our minds. However, it's time to take the first step to start healing. When we think of healing from trauma, we always think of being nice to ourselves and to our bodies - but it isn't always like that. 

Traumatic experience can be one off or recurrent in nature. Common forms include physical or sexual abuse, or emotional or physical neglect. 

As psychologist Nicole LePerc a sees it, sometimes it all about "learning how to return to the body." She addressed the issue of unresolved trauma and how to heal from it, on her latest Instagram post. She noted down the practices and tips that can be performed in order to find a way out of the trauma. 

* Seeing parents as humans - Many of us comes from emotionally abusive homes. We are also taught to see our parents as godlike figures and super humans. But if we start seeing them only as humans like us and knowing that they are also allowed to to mistakes, it will help us in knowing that they are doing the best they can. 

* Regulating the nervous system - The nervous system of the body needs adequate sleep, resilience to be healthy and the need of being flexible. Time with nature and sunlight is also important for the body to feel good. 

* Return to the body - Unresolved trauma makes us stay inside our mind most of the times. Sometimes it is important to feel our current presence and return to the body. Feeling ourselves being present in a safe body helps in healing. 

* Self-care - Trauma teaches us that we are not important or worthy to be taken care of. It's important to follow a self-care routine where we can make promises to each other and take efforts in making ourselves feel happy. 

* Being compassionate to ourselves - The journey of evolution that we go through requires us to be compassionate to ourselves. It's important to be our own cheerleader, and nonjudgmental to ourselves. 

* Being accountable - It is important to witness the role we play in each situation of life and take responsibilities accordingly. It is also okay to evolve when things start being uncomfortable for us.